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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25%...
‘We want land, not apartments’: Estate workers reject Govt’s housing offer
Marking International Tea Day with a call for justice rather than celebration, a group of estate workers staged a protest in front of...
State sector still mired in corruption – Lal Kantha
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has condemned the state sector as a “den of thieves,” claiming it remains riddled with corruption despite the administration’s...
Bimal hints at imminent cabinet reshuffle
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake has indicated that a cabinet reshuffle may take place in the near future. Speaking during...
PM holds emergency meeting with North-East MPs
In the face of strong opposition from the residents of the Northern Province and Tamil public representatives, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka...
Govt suspends Sri Lanka Rugby, installs task Force to oversee reforms
In a significant shake-up to the administration of Sri Lanka Rugby, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has suspended the organisation’s registration with immediate...
IMF awaits electricity tariff reforms before approving Sri Lanka’s fourth review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made it clear that the approval of Sri Lanka’s fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...
CC rejects President’s Auditor General nominee for second time
The Constitutional Council has, for the second time, rejected the nomination of Mr. H.T.P. Chandana for the post of Auditor General. Mr. Chandana,...
